Alexandra Morrow v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Alexandra Morrow filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 18, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on January 24, 2017. She claimed the vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for her condition.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury. Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on June 29, 2021, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision, awarding Alexandra Morrow a lump sum of $40,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the program.

The stipulation also addressed future proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs. The case was resolved through a settlement, with the award covering all claimed damages.